Texans’ 3-0 lead against Pats holds as game settles down

The Texans hold an early 3-0 lead against the Patriots on Sunday during an AFC divisional playoff game.

Houston went three-and-out on its first drive and New England did the same. The Texans took an early 3-0 lead, though, thanks to Danieal Manning’s 94-yard game-opening kickoff return, which set up a 27-yard Shayne Graham field goal.

The Texans picked up three consecutive first downs on their second series. But Houston’s drive stalled near midfield, giving the ball back to Tom Brady’s Patriots.